Gray matter heterotopia
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What is gray matter heterotopia?
Gray matter heterotopia is a neurological disorder that is characterized by the gray matter in the brain being located in the wrong part of the brain. It is associated with epilepsy and can affect higher brain functions and motor skills. Seizures are generally resistant to medication.
Common symptoms reported by people with gray matter heterotopia
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Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
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Treatments taken by people with gray matter heterotopia
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Data from patients with gray matter heterotopia, who reported starting treatments within the last 5 years.
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Compare treatments taken by people with gray matter heterotopia
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Data from patients with gray matter heterotopia, who reported starting treatments within the last 5 years.
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Who has gray matter heterotopia on PatientsLikeMe?
- 73 patients have this condition
- 2 new patients joined this month
- 62 say gray matter heterotopia is their primary condition
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 13 | |
| 20s | 13 | |
| 30s | 17 | |
| 40s | 10 | |
| 50s | 5 | |
| 60s | 1 | |
| 70+ | 1 |
| Age at first symptom | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 years | 3 | |
| 20-29 years | 3 | |
| 30-39 years | 1 | |
| 40-49 years | 0 | |
| 50-59 years | 0 | |
| 60-69 years | 0 | |
| 70+ years | 0 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 14 | |
| Female | 47 |
| Diagnosis status | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 9 | |
| Not Diagnosed | 1 |
These charts show data from gray matter heterotopia patients who have completed their condition history
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